Guardian: Good to know its working for others! I usually take it as my breakfast as it tends to fill me up with just one glass. I haven't tried it after my meals. Sounds like its worth a shot....
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with UC in 2009 and since then things have been a roller coaster. It wasn't until I got my first severe extraintestinal symptom last month that my complacency with my...
Somedude: LOL I didn't even think about that haha! InSoFla: I forgot to mention that I have been taking allergy meds every day (3 different types) before bed time just to see if it would help. I'm...
About a week ago I purchased some Jarrows L-Glutamine. I had read that some people have reactions to is to instead of purchasing a huge container of powder I bought a small one. I mixed one scoop...
Thank you for the feedback folks! I appreciate it. I'll give Glutamine powder and slippery elm powder a try. It cant hurt right? Just an update. The diet I'm on (no dairy, gluten, low or no starch...
I'm just getting off the No starch diet. It didnt work as well as I had hoped. So I'm back on D3 4000IU, Calcium 1200mg, Glucosamine 4000mg, MSM 2000mg, Chondroitin 2000mg, Serrapeptase 200k SU. Will...
I am off of all dairy, and wheat. This is with the exception of the occasional pizza slice which doesn't seam to cause me issues so long as I don't make a habit of it. I just started on the NSD 4...
Right now I'm taking Canasa once every 1-3 days. I can go a week with out as long as I don't stray from my diet. I don't like taking it if I don't have to as Mesalamine tends to make my back...
I am not taking steroids at this time. I am not sure if it is relevant but when I did what little acne and Rosacea I had disappeared! My achne and Rosacea also goes away during my allergy season when...
Welcome to the forum! InSoFla has a very good list for you but I would try adjusting your diet first then trying out the other stuff one step at a time. Keep a food/suppliment/UC status journal. It...
It is possible that my large intestine inflamed area is right where the warmth is coming from. According to my last colonoscopy the only affected area left is the Proctitis which covers the area that...
Thank you everyone for the info so far. Alinus: I registered and I posted on the forum. I started the NSD right away too. I posted on the support group forum and a few of the folks are waiting for...
turnpkegates: So far it looks like you have quite the arsenal of drugs to help you out. I am curious about your diet because it hasn't been mentioned at all yet. It looks like you have had UC for a...
Cheers Everyone! Happy Holidays!...
Beachlife: Its very warm to the touch. It feels like someones head when they are feverish. The worse my UC gets the hotter it is and the more discomfort I feel. There are times however in the morning...
About 2 years ago when I had my first flare up I noticed extreme warmth almost fire like heat on my lower left quadrant of my abdomen. Its basically right next to the outer edge of my left hip bone....
Nice! Good to hear a good story for a change even if its a reminder that we can all have a good UC day....
I concur! Your dr office will sometimes give you free medication samples. They gave me a variety of them when I didn't have insurance at all. I highly recommend asking for Rowasa enema. It is the...
Sorry to hear what your going through. I've gone through a 2-3 day flare up but never 3 weeks straight! I would seriously take a visit to your local Urgent care center as they are less expensive than...
I'm not completely against smoking personally. I just will not do it myself. People have a right to do what they want with their body. The thread op already said there would be people on both sides...
Thank you everyone for your responses. Keep them coming please. The more info I have the more informed my decision can be. Alinus: Your post was very insightful. I'm not planning on cutting my gut...
If you dont mind me chiming in: Inflammatory foods: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/foods-that-cause-inflammation.html Anti Inflammatory foods:...
Some tips from my experiences: 1. Never give up on finding a solution for your condition. There is something out there for everyone. 2. Avoid caffeine (instant flare), fake sugars (instant flare),...
I had a similar experience on my 2nd colonoscopy. The drug combo you add to the water will make you very nauseous, to be honest I felt like puking at the same time as I was flushing my system out....
I have similar issues and I have struggled with this as well. I cant take the normal pain killers. What does work: **Extra strength acetaminophen 1000 - 1500mg - It takes the edge off of my joint...
I agree. It is most likely mucous although it could be undigested food particles. I've had this in the early stages of UC. I think it is unlikely that they are worm eggs but I highly encourage you to...
Does anyone have an update? I am seriously considering doing this pending additional research. It seams like there is minimal risk once your donor gets blood work and stool tested....
Hello folks! I've been a lurker on this forum for about 6 months. It wasn't until I got my first severe extraintestinal symptom last month that my complacency with my disease turned into motivation...